- With some stains & minor wear, some writing inside patrol book cover. Please see all photos, thanks.

This lot features two essential Boy Scouts of America publications from the 1960s, offering a glimpse into the organization's history and program. The Patrol Leader's Handbook, copyright 1967, is a detailed manual for aspiring and active patrol leaders, focusing on leadership skills, patrol organization, and outdoor activities. Its vibrant hardcover features a dynamic illustration by Thieman depicting Boy Scouts in uniform hiking through a scenic mountain and lake landscape, embodying the spirit of adventure and camaraderie central to Scouting. This handbook is a valuable resource for understanding the foundational elements of patrol leadership within the BSA program.

Complementing the leadership guide is the Boy Scout Songbook, a 1966 printing of a publication originally copyrighted in 1963. This softcover songbook contains "150 Fun-To-Sing Songs," covering a wide range of themes including opening songs, action songs, scouting spirit songs, western songs, patriotic songs, worship songs, quiet songs, and closing songs. The cover art depicts a lively scene of Boy Scouts gathered around a campfire, singing and playing instruments, highlighting the important role of music and fellowship in the Scouting experience. Both books are published by the Boy Scouts of America and were printed in the U.S.A., making them notable items for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage Scouting memorabilia.

Verified Specifications:
Organization: Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
Title: Patrol Leader's Handbook; Boy Scout Songbook
Author/Illustrator: Patrol Leader's Handbook - Thieman (cover artist)
Subject Matter: Patrol leadership, Scout skills, camping, outdoor activities; Scout songs, music, fellowship
Item Type: Handbook; Songbook
Format: Patrol Leader's Handbook - Hardcover; Boy Scout Songbook - Softcover
Publication Details: Patrol Leader's Handbook - Copyright 1967, Printed in U.S.A., Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 67-19538, No. 3239, 200M967; Boy Scout Songbook - 1966 Printing, Copyright 1963, Printed in U.S.A., New Brunswick, New Jersey, 50M166 (printing code), Page Count 154
Logos/Graphics: Patrol Leader's Handbook - Cover art of Boy Scouts hiking, BSA Fleur-de-lis on spine and back cover; Boy Scout Songbook - Cover art of Boy Scouts singing around a campfire
On-Piece Claims: Patrol Leader's Handbook - "BE PREPARED", "$1.00"; Boy Scout Songbook - "150 FUN-TO-SING SONGS", "40¢"
Substrate/Material: Paper, Card Stock
Identifiers: Patrol Leader's Handbook - Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 67-19538
Lot Count: Lot of 2 Books
Breakdown: 1967 BSA Patrol Leader's Handbook; 1963 (1966 Printing) BSA Boy Scout Songbook